Ricardo Campground
Open year-round, first-come, first-served. No reservations. Abbott Road and the campground reopened in January 2026 after storm damage repairs. The campground fills on spring and fall weekends.
Extreme Heat Warning issued August 9 at 7:51PM PDT until August 10 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Hanford CA
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with multiple days of Major to Extreme Heat Risk. Highs 106 to 112 degrees. * WHERE...San Joaquin Valley and adjacent foothills, Lake Isabella, and the Kern River Valley. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events, especially those with little overnight relief from the heat. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Dangerously hot conditions with high temperatures up to 112 degrees. Overnight lows will range from 75 to 80 degrees.
About
Ricardo Campground occupies a dramatic setting at the base of the White House Cliffs in Red Rock Canyon State Park, 25 miles northeast of Mojave off Highway 14. The surrounding landscape showcases millions of years of geological history, with colorful sedimentary layers and erosion-sculpted sandstone formations that have served as backdrops for numerous films and commercials. The campground offers 50 primitive sites, each equipped with a fire ring and picnic table. Potable water and pit toilets are available, but there are no showers, hookups, or dump station. RVs and trailers are limited to 30 feet. Four ADA-accessible sites are available, with sites 1 and 2 featuring shade ramadas over the tables. Beyond the campground, visitors can explore miles of primitive trails and roads for hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding. The park's visitor center sells firewood and provides interpretive information about the area's geology, ecology, and human history. Quiet hours run from 10 PM to 6 AM, with generators prohibited from 8 PM to 10 AM.
Directions
From Mojave, take Highway 14 northeast for 25 miles. Exit at Abbott Road and follow signs to Ricardo Campground.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $25 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 30ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 30ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | Yes |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (661) 942-6092 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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